As happens with regularity, Leftists accuse the Right of committing crimes that Leftists themselves have actually committed. In practice, it's a dead giveaway: When they accuse those on the Right of a crime, the Left has already committed that crime repeatedly.
Antifa insurrectionists, notably orchestrated and compensated in Minneapolis, are a stunning case in point. Antifa, short for 'anti-fascist,' is actually among the most fascist groups in the world and now, appropriately, designated as a domestic terrorist organization.
As Old as the Romans
The concept of fascism dates back to the Romans, long before Hitler and Mussolini. Originally, “fasces,” referring to a bundle of weeds or wooden rods tied together, with an ax blade attached, was the symbol of unity and strength. It signified that all aspects of political control were under the auspices of one supreme leader.
In a fascist state, the people don't rule, vote, or choose representatives. Fascism is the antithesis of democracy; everything is under the control of an autocrat. When a Fascist government takes control, its people lose their freedom and those who don't capitulate are dealt with harshly. They are either murdered, beaten, robbed, canceled, re-educated, or otherwise shunned in society.
Today, the internet giants from Google to Wikipedia endlessly gaslight that fascism is a far-right development, while ignoring the reality that Antifa represents the essence of fascism. Antifa fascists have no regard for the rule of law, one vote per citizen, fair elections, or civil obedience. Fascists disregard legal rulings and take the law into their own hands. They do whatever they can to ensure that elections either are contorted to favor their candidate or not held at all.
Antifa members believe, in essence, that they are the law, morally and otherwise. They engage in acts of sabotage and violence to create anarchy and mayhem so that law-abiding citizens are coerced into giving up freedoms for enhanced security.
You and I Have No Rights
In America today, and around the world, Antifa vehemently opposes individual rights. They prefer censorship or physical harm in dealing with anybody who has views opposing theirs. Groups that are or even seem in conflict with their way of viewing the world are denied free speech, the right to assembly, the right to petition, the right to a free press, and many other rights that we routinely enjoy in America.
Antifa has little, if any, regard for personal property. They'll pull down statues. They will burn down or bomb what stands in their way as surely as they pick their own noses. As in Minneapolis, they’ll disrupt church services. They do not support religious freedom. They'll desecrate memorials and destroy religious places of worship such as churches and synagogues, although they seem to tiptoe around Muslims.
Fascists, as typified by Antifa, prefer to operate in a cancel culture where they literally ruin the careers of others with whom they disagree. Antifa's worldview is that everyone must submit to their will. They are vigilant supporters of big government control – as long as such governments strictly enforce Leftist edicts.
No Mirrors Available
When Antifa blames those on the right, including President Trump, Congress, judges, governors, etc., for being fascists, they ought to hold a mirror up to themselves. Fascists are not for individual rights, industry deregulation, tax cuts, or school choice.
Not always, but Antifa members typically are cowards. They'll usually approach a large gathering and wait to strike. Then, they'll attack older adults, the weak, and the frail, and batter them without mercy, as has happened in Seattle, Portland, Berkeley, Los Angeles, and many other cities.
Antifa members tend to be disgruntled, low-achieving, underemployed males, often led by professors or those on the Left who otherwise show some inkling of intellectual capacity. Many in the Antifa rank-and-file don't fully comprehend why they riot, loot, and incite violence. They have vague notions that their actions are beneficial for the society that they seek to 'reform.' They are roused by utopian ideals of global government, which will magically improve the lives of everyone on Earth.
Lurkers Galore
Why don't Antifa members form a political party, headed by leaders who speak openly on political talk shows? Certainly, CNN and MSNOW would host them and, heck, likely give them considerable air time if not their own regularly scheduled show.
If they're committed to their cause and proud of what they do, why do they wear masks? Why do they creep around incognito? Why, exactly, do they slither in the dark? We can all guess the answers.
Frankly, Antifa members are an entirely fascist lot and detrimental to any society in which they dwell.